2026-08-13
Over/unders for Blake Lizotte and the Penguins’ depth players in 2026-27 -
We continue our PensBurgh over/under series this week with a look at some of the Pittsburgh Penguins depth players and what they might be capable of this season. Among the many surprises the Penguins had in 2025-26 was the emergence of their fourth line, specifically as it related to Blake Lizotte and Connor Dewar. Both […]
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2027 Draft-Eligible Standouts & Top 5 Finnish Prospects at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup -
Also, Penguins need Markus Ruck to establish his own identity, Brunet could be Bruins’ next breakout defender, and more.
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Penguins' Prospect Headlines List Of NCAA Players On Verge Of Unrestricted Free Agency -
One Penguins' prospect from the Jake Guentzel trade has already declared his intent to part ways from the organization.
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The Penguins offered a ‘roster player’ to Ottawa for 25th overall pick in declined draft trade -
The Ottawa Senators produced a behind the scenes bit of content for the 2026 draft. The part around their decision with the 25th overall pick involved the Penguins. Per Ottawa’s GM Steve Staois, the Penguins had called and offered an unidentified roster player in order to get the Sens’ pick. The clip shows Staios fielding […]
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Top-20 Penguins' Prospects 2026, No. 12: Wildcard Forward Has Potential To Keep Climbing NHL Ladder -
Next up on THN's Top-20 Penguins' Prospects list at No. 12 is a player whose unconventional path resembles that of a longtime Penguins' veteran - and who looks like he could be a really solid piece of the team's forward unit as soon as this season.
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Cruz Lucius Free Agency: 21 NHL Draft Rights Expire Aug. 15 -
Highlights Twenty-one drafted college players can hit unrestricted free agency on Aug. 15 Arizona State winger Cruz Lucius headlines the class after telling Pittsburgh no in April Read below for the full rundown of NHL signing rights about to expire Twenty-one drafted college players are three days away from picking their own NHL team. Aug. […] The post Cruz Lucius Free Agency: 21 NHL Draft Rights Expire Aug. 15 appeared first on Gino Hard.
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2026-08-12
21 players expected to hit free agency on Saturday with a Pittsburgh Penguin leading the way -
A quiet but important deadline hits Saturday, and it's about to reshape more than a dozen NHL rosters' prospect pools.
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Our Favorite Penguins Interview Moments 🤣 #nhl #penguins #interview -
Never a dull moment.
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Penguins May Have Found a Seventh-Round Steal in Finn Harding -
By the time the 2024 NHL Draft reached pick No. 223, most of the recognizable names had been taken off the board. The Pittsburgh Penguins still found a defenseman who,…
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Entinen NHL-superlupaus: siirto Venäjälle -
Entinen Pittsburgh Penguinsin huippulupaus Calen Addison jatkaa uraansa KHL:ssä. Shanghai Dragons on tehnyt 26-vuotiaan kanadalaispuolustajan kanssa yksivuotisen sopimuksen. Addison on Pittsburghille tuttu nimi jo vuosien takaa. Penguins varasi puolustajan vuoden 2018 NHL-varaustilaisuuden toisella kierroksella numerolla 53, ja häntä pidettiin aikanaan yhtenä seuran lupaavimmista nuorista pelaajista. Addison ei kuitenkaan koskaan pelannut Penguinsin NHL-miehistössä. Pittsburgh kauppasi hänet […]
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Former Penguins Prospect Signs In The KHL -
This former Penguins prospect is heading to the KHL.
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Offseason Grades: Metro Division; Where Penguins Rank -
For the first time since the Pittsburgh Penguins‘ back-to-back championships in 2016 and 17, followed by the Washington Capitals’ first […] The post Offseason Grades: Metro Division; Where Penguins Rank appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.
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Should the Penguins Move On From Erik Karlsson? -
On this segment of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky takes a closer look at whether the Penguins should seriously consider trading Erik Karlsson—or if keeping him is still the better move. Check out our latest episodes 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqCEXcpGhPx_ijFhVZOT1WVSRtaAsnkg5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xEz2obkC3dpVjLlns2Qgi 🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tip-of-the-ice-burgh-podcast/id1497683396 Find us on Twitter: https://x.com/IceBurghPodcast ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #Penguins #NHL #PittsburghPenguins #Hockey #Podcast #Pens #LetsGoPens #Pittsburgh #HockeyPodcast #TipOfTheIceBurgh #TOTIB #Pod
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Canucks add former Penguins draft pick to their blue line -
Isaac Belliveau lands with Abbotsford after stints with the Penguins and Sabres organizations, adding depth to the Canucks blue line.
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Former Penguins draft pick reportedly leaving NHL for KHL after no offers in free agency -
Calen Addison, a former Penguins second rounder, has reportedly signed a one year deal in the KHL after a tough finish with the Devils organization.
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Building the Pens: How will they do when 87 and 71 aren’t on the ice? -
The 2025-26 season was the first time the Penguins outscored their opposition at 5v5 when both Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin were off the ice since 2021-22. Not coincidentally, 2026 was also the first time the Pens qualified for the playoffs since 2022. A recent split of the 5v5 net goals while Crosby was on […]
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Dan’s Daily: Penguins Schism; Russia Making Offers; New Islanders Jersey -
Like George Costanza, the Pittsburgh Penguins have worlds colliding. PHN took a critical look at the youth movement against the […] The post Dan’s Daily: Penguins Schism; Russia Making Offers; New Islanders Jersey appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.
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PensBurgh Top 25 Under 25: No. 13 Avery Hayes -
PensBurgh’s 2026 edition of the Top 25 Under 25 countdown rolls on with Avery Hayes, a young forward who emerged as a legitimate bottom-six option after making his NHL debut last season. Catch up on the previous entries for this year: Pensburgh Top 25 Under 25: Graduates and Departed players in 2025Top 25 Under 25: […]
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Penguins and Oilers Could Be Ideal Trade Partners Before the Season & Erik Karlsson’s NHL Network Snub Is Hard to Justify -
Also, crowded roster is squeezing Broz at the worst time, team needs Markus Ruck to establish his own identity, shortened preseason creates a training camp challenge, and more.
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4 Young Players the Canucks Gave Up on Too Soon & Ranking the Maple Leafs Captains Since 1967 -
Also, some Today in Hockey History, greatest Canadiens to wear each jersey number, greatest Penguins in franchise history, and more.
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Top-20 Penguins' Prospects 2026, No. 13: Defenseman's Growth A Revelation For Pittsburgh -
Next up on THN's Top-20 Penguins' Prospects list is a defenseman who continues to raise his own stock despite his late draft selection - and who is beginning to look more and more like an NHL-wired blueliner.
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”Ostetaan ulos” – NHL-toimittaja latasi tylyn arvion suomalaistähdestä -
Ville Koivusen Pittsburgh Penguinsin kanssa tekemä kahdeksan vuoden sopimus herättää edelleen puhetta Pohjois-Amerikassa. NHL-toimittaja Marco D’Amico nosti esiin erityisesti sen, kuinka suuri riski Penguinsin ratkaisussa todella piilee. Leijonissakin nähty Koivunen on pelannut kahden viime kauden aikana 47 NHL-ottelua ja kerännyt niissä 14 tehopistettä. D’Amicon mukaan luvut eivät vielä yksinään selitä näin pitkää sopimusta. – Tässä […]
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Nämä kolme nuorta maalivahtia voivat räjäyttää NHL-kauden 2026–27 -
NHL-kauden lähestyessä katseet kääntyvät jälleen nuoriin pelaajiin, joilla on mahdollisuus ottaa seuraava suuri askel urallaan. Maalivahdeista kolme nimeä nousee erityisesti esiin ennen kautta 2026–27. Jacob Fowler, Devon Levi ja Arturs Silovs ovat kaikki tilanteessa, jossa suurempi vastuu voi avata oven todelliseen läpimurtoon. Montreal Canadiensin Jacob Fowler on kolmikon kiinnostavin nimi. Vasta 21-vuotias Fowler pelasi viime […]
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Flyers get Penguins at home for 2026-27 season opener -
Out of the gate, the Flyers will get a rematch of last year's rollercoaster of a first-round playoff series, very likely with more fireworks to go off.
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2026-27 Pittsburgh Penguins Player Projections: Andrei Kuzmenko -
Andrei Kuzmenko signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins in July. How will he fare this season?
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Flyers reportedly interested in Alexander Romanov amid trade talks -
This summer the Flyers have been tied to a number of different defensemen. The two topping the list were John Carlson and Darnell Nurse, both of which Philadelphia general manager Danny Briere was hoping to land in free agency. As well all know Carlson signed with Tampa Bay, while Nurse ended up with the Sharks. So Briere came up empty-handed. Also, the situation with Rasmus Ristolainen — in the final year of his contract and with no plans for Briere to re-sign him — has meant Philadelphia possibly looking outside their pipeline to fill a need for a big, rugged defenseman. And a name has resurfaced yet again in New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov. According to reporter Marco D’Amico on the
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Pucks N'at Podcast: Does The Koivunen Contract Set A Precedent For Penguins? -
In this clip from Pucks N'at Podcast, THN - Pittsburgh Penguins editors Kelsey Surmacz and Hunter Hodies break down Ville Koivunen's eight-year deal, whether it will age well for the Penguins, and what kind of precedent it might set for other "betting on potential" contracts for younger players movi
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5 Penguins players who could be entering their final season in Pittsburgh -
5 Penguins players who could be entering their final season in Pittsburgh
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Top-20 Penguins' Prospects 2026, No. 14: Feisty Forward Showing Why He Belongs In Pros -
Next up at No. 14 on THN's Top-20 Penguins' Prospects list is a tenacious, relentless, skilled forward with a mean streak who could work his way onto the NHL roster sooner rather than later.
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2026-08-11
Erik Karlsson’s NHL Network Snub Is Hard to Justify -
Twenty defensemen made NHL Network’s newest list. Erik Karlsson somehow was not one of them. NHL Network released its Top 20 Defensemen Right Now on Aug. 10, and the Pittsburgh…
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NHL:ssä kytee vaihtokauppa – nämä seurat voisivat ratkaista toistensa ongelmat -
Pittsburgh Penguins ja Edmonton Oilers ovat rakentaneet kesän aikana kokoonpanonsa hyvin eri tavoin. Juuri se saattaa tehdä seuroista luontevia kauppakumppaneita ennen NHL-kauden alkua, kirjoittaa The Hockey Writers -sivusto. Pittsburghilla alkaa olla enemmän NHL-tason hyökkääjiä kuin kokoonpanoon realistisesti mahtuu. Edmontonissa tilanne on lähes päinvastainen: seuralla riittää vaihtoehtoja puolustukseen ja maalivahtiosastolle, mutta hyökkäykseen kaivataan mahdollisesti vielä vahvistusta. […]
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3 Penguins Thoughts: Dubas Divided, Resolutions -
Justin Brazeau scored 18 goals with 36 points last season in a career breakout but does not appear to have […] The post 3 Penguins Thoughts: Dubas Divided, Resolutions appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.
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Penguins and Oilers Could Be Ideal Trade Partners Before the Season -
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Edmonton Oilers have spent the summer creating two very different traffic jams, which eventually send Penguins GM Kyle Dubas and Oilers GM Stan Bowman toward the…
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Penguins’ Crowded Roster Is Squeezing Tristan Broz at the Worst Time -
Twice, forward Tristan Broz appeared to be next in line to join the Pittsburgh Penguins. Twice, his body betrayed the timing. The first opportunity disappeared because of mononucleosis. Last season,…
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Where Does Filip Hallander Fit in the Penguins' Lineup? -
Filip Hallander had his 2025-26 season cut short due to blood clot in his leg. What will his role be for the Penguins next season? Check out our latest episodes 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqCEXcpGhPx_ijFhVZOT1WVSRtaAsnkg5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xEz2obkC3dpVjLlns2Qgi 🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tip-of-the-ice-burgh-podcast/id1497683396 Find us on Twitter: https://x.com/IceBurghPodcast ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #Penguins #NHL #PittsburghPenguins #Hockey #Podcast #Pens #LetsGoPens #Pittsburgh #HockeyPodcast #TipOfTheIceBurgh #TOTIB #Pod
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Penguins Need Markus Ruck to Establish His Own Identity -
For most of Markus Ruck’s hockey life, there has been a convenient shortcut for describing his game: Liam’s twin. That description became even harder to escape when the Pittsburgh Penguins…
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Penguins’ Shortened Preseason Creates a Major Training Camp Challenge -
The Pittsburgh Penguins have four games in six days. That is their entire preseason dress rehearsal before the results start counting. Pittsburgh’s four-game preseason schedule begins Sept. 21 against the…
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PensBurgh Top-25 Under 25: No. 14 Tristan Broz -
The Top 25 countdown continues with Tristan Broz, who could be hoping to finally see an extended look in the NHL this season after health issues derailed plans to bring him up over the last two years. Catch up on the previous entries for this year: Pensburgh Top 25 Under 25: Graduates and Departed players […]
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Oilers looking for forwards? -
Here’s one to keep in the back of your mind. The Edmonton Oilers have some cap space and are leaving it open for flexibility when it comes to adding a forward. Their GM cited an abundance of goaltending and defense. Any team with that setup is an interesting one for the Penguins who (waves hands) […]
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Dan’s Daily: Ducks Need Trade; Wings GM Push; Penguins Perspective -
The next couple of weeks are the worst of the calendar year for coming up with Pittsburgh Penguins stories, and […] The post Dan’s Daily: Ducks Need Trade; Wings GM Push; Penguins Perspective appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.
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Penguins Can’t Judge Sergei Murashov by His Numbers Alone & Team Needs an Answer on Owen Pickering This Season -
Also, keeping Kirk MacDonald is a big win for the team's young players, longest contracts in franchise history after Koivunen's stunning deal, and more.
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2026-27 Pittsburgh Penguins Player Projections: Ben Kindel -
Ben Kindel had an amazing rookie season. What's in store for him in 2026-27?
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Flyers host rival to open 2026-27 regular season in September (!) -
The Flyers will kick off the 2026-27 regular season Wednesday, Sept. 30, when they welcome the Penguins to Xfinity Mobile Arena.It will be the earliest the Flyers have ever opened the regular season. It will also be the first time since 2022-23 that they’ve started the season at home.The game is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT. It’ll be a rematch of the Flyers-Penguins first-round matchup from last season’s playoffs. The Flyers won the series in six games.With the 2026-27 campaign expanding to 84 games,
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Early date with Ducks, Black Friday home game and more on Flyers' 2026-27 schedule -
The Flyers are facing some new territory in 2026-27.Not only has the NHL shifted to an 84-game schedule for every team, but the Flyers are also amid a much shorter offseason. Coming off a run to the second of the playoffs and with two more games this season, the Flyers’ summer break has been cut down by a month.The club has 143 days between the end of last season and the start of this season. Last offseason, it had 174.
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Barkey, Bump have plenty of motivation after playoff run with Flyers -
John Snowden was happy Denver Barkey and Alex Bump never returned to him in Allentown, Pennsylvania.When Barkey was summoned to the Flyers last season in December, he ended up sticking all the way through the playoffs. When Bump got the call after the March trade deadline, he also stayed into the postseason.
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Reports: Flyers, Vladar working toward long-term contract extension -
To no real surprise, it looks like the Flyers are planning to re-up with their most valuable player.The club and goaltender Dan Vladar are working toward a five-year contract extension, according to a report Sunday night by ESPN’s Kevin Weekes. The deal could reach six years, according to The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun. Per the reports, the contract’s average annual value will be in the $5 million range.Vladar isn’t eligible to sign an extension until July 1, the start of the new league year. Next season, he’ll be on the final year of a
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Acciari has seen Flyers fans up close, says ‘choosing Philly was an easy decision' -
Noel Acciari saw some intense Flyers crowds last season as a member of the rival Penguins.There was a heated finish to a game in October that included a skirmish involving Acciari and Trevor Zegras.Then came the first round of the playoffs. Game 3 featured overflowing penalty boxes
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One of draft's top risers would be fun pick for Flyers … if he's available -
For the first time in a while, the Flyers are coming off a playoff run.That, of course, makes life a little different for the club’s amateur scouting staff leading up to the 2026 NHL draft. Barring a trade, the Flyers will pick at 21st overall. It’s their lowest first-round spot since 2020.But that was when the Flyers drafted a foundation piece,
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Flyers add former Penguins forward to their bottom-six picture -
The Flyers got an up-close look at Noel Acciari in the first round of the playoffs.Now they have him on their roster.The club agreed to terms with the bottom-six forward on a two-year, $5.6 million contract. The deal has an average annual value of $2.8 million.Per PuckPedia.com, the contract has a modified no-trade clause in Year 2.Acciari had 13 goals, 12 assists and a plus-14 rating last season with the Penguins. The 34-year-old will replace some of the tough-to-play-against qualities that the Flyers lost in
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Flyers didn't make huge addition, but Drysdale sees ‘great lineup' -
The biggest splash in the Flyers’ offseason was one that ultimately never happened.The NHL felt the wave made by Danny Briere’s swing for Leo Carlsson. The Ducks matched the Flyers’ five-year, $90 million offer sheet to the restricted free agent,
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Flyers trade Hathaway, acquire picks day before NHL draft -
Danny Briere made another offseason trade Thursday.The Flyers moved veteran forward Garnet Hathaway and a 2026 sixth-round pick to the Panthers for a 2026 fifth-rounder and 2027 fourth-rounder.Nine days ago, Briere addressed the Flyers’ backup goaltending position in a deal with the Maple Leafs.The Flyers have four picks in this weekend’s draft. They have one in the fir
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2026-08-10
Could free agent Eeli Tolvanen benefit with a season under Dan Muse's system -
Could free agent Eeli Tolvanen benefit with a season under Dan Muse's system
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Penguins Waiver Wire Pick-Ups Provide Important Context -
There will be several Pittsburgh Penguins on waivers this fall. Barring dramatic changes and trades, the Penguins have several more […] The post Penguins Waiver Wire Pick-Ups Provide Important Context appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.
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Suomalainen palkittiin muhkealla NHL-diilillä – tiesi jo etukäteen, mitä siitä voi seurata -
Ville Koivunen on valmis näyttämään olevansa uuden sopimuksensa arvoinen. Pittsburgh Penguinsin kanssa jatkosopimuksen solminut suomalaishyökkääjä tiesi myös, että 32 miljoonan arvoinen diili voisi herättää keskustelua. – Kyllähän minä osasin ennakoidakin, että tästä saattaa tulla jonkinlaista kohua, hyökkääjä kertoi Aamulehdelle. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ATLEETTI Kiekko (@atleettikiekko) Koivusen kommentti kertoo, ettei […]
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Penguins Can’t Judge Sergei Murashov by His Numbers Alone -
Sergei Murashov could become one of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ most important players during the 2026-27 season, but his first extended NHL opportunity may come with statistics that do not immediately…
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Pittsburgh Penguins may have no choice but to move a forward before opening night -
The Pittsburgh Penguins face a major forward roster crunch ahead of training camp, making Justin Brazeau a prime candidate for a late summer trade.
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Penguins Keeping Kirk MacDonald Is a Big Win for Their Young Players -
The Pittsburgh Penguins have spent the past several years rebuilding a prospect pool that desperately needed more talent. Their decision to keep Kirk MacDonald in charge of developing much of…
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Building the Pens’ top-six next year: more Chinakhov-Crosby? -
One of the more interesting tactical changes for the Penguins came in their March 30th key game against the Islanders. The Pens would win 8-3 on the road, go beat Detroit 5-1 the next night and never look back on their way to a comfortably qualifying for playoff berth. It was a critical time in […]
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Penguins Need an Answer on Owen Pickering This Season -
The Pittsburgh Penguins have spent four years developing Owen Pickering, but the 2026-27 season should finally determine where the 2022 first-round pick fits in their future. Pickering played only four…
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Best Role Players of the Sidney Crosby Era -
On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, Nick Belsky unveils his ultimate "All-Teammate Teams" from the Sidney Crosby/Big Three era. He also breaks down the Penguins' current forward-line construction, discusses whether it's finally time to move on from Erik Karlsson, explores the role Filip Hallander could play this season, and much more in Part Two of the TOTIB Mailbag —Tune in! Check out our latest episodes 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqCEXcpGhPx_ijFhVZOT1WVSRtaAsnkg5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xEz2obkC3dpVjLlns2Qgi 🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tip-of-the-ice-burgh-podcast/id1497683396 Find us on Twitter: https://x.com/IceBurghPodcast ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #Penguins #NHL #PittsburghPenguins #Hockey #Podcast #Pens #LetsGoPens #Pittsburgh #HockeyPodcast #TipOfTheIceBurgh #TOTIB #Pod
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2026-27 Pittsburgh Penguins Player Projections: Tommy Novak -
Tommy Novak had himself a solid season last year. What's in store for him this year?
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Morning Bag Skate 8/10-8/16 -
This is your thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS How Blackhawks rookie Anton Frondell is preparing to play center in the NHL (Sun-Times) Blackhawks news and notes: Bowen Byram scouting report, intriguing prospects, cap space (Athletic) ‘Showtime’ returns: Patrick Kane is back and BreakingT has the shirts to celebrate it (SCH) What are the Blackhawks getting with No. 66 overall pick Samu Alalauri? (SCH) Why B
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Penguins Mystery Prospect Tanner Howe: Finding Speed, Finally Healthy | PHN Interview -
Pittsburgh Penguins prospects are emerging, and NHL ice is within reach for several. And one, Ville Koivunen, even got an […] The post Penguins Mystery Prospect Tanner Howe: Finding Speed, Finally Healthy | PHN Interview appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.
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32 Millionen Dollar: Koivunens Langzeitvertrag gibt Rätsel auf -
Es war das Thema in der NHL in der vergangenen Woche: Ville Koivunen (23), der sich bis dato noch nicht vollständig in der Eliteliga durchsetzen konnte, unterzeichnete in Pittsburgh einen ungewöhnlichen Millionen-Deal, der vor allem eines ist: Eine riskante Wette auf die Zukunft.
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Friday Florida Panthers Offseason Caterwaul -
The Pittsburgh Penguins made a big investment in their future, signing restricted free agent forward Ville Koivunen to an eight-year deal worth $4 million per season. Koivunen, acquired in the March 7, 2024 trade with Carolina that sent Jake Guentzel to the Hurricanes, had two goals and five assists in 39 games with Pittsburgh during the 2025-26 season. The Philadelphia Flyers have re-signed resticted free agent forward Nikita Grebenkin to a two-year contract that carries an average annual vale of $1.1 million. Grebenkin, 23, produced four goals and 14 points in 55 games last year with the Flyers, his first full NHL season. Action at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup resumes today in Edmonton. At 2 p.m. ET, the United States (3-0) takes on Slovakia (1-1-1) in the first semifinal game. That’s followed by the second semifinal game at 7 p.m. which features host Canada (3-0) versus Finland (2-1). Both games will be played at Rogers Place, home of the Oilers. Switze
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Saturday Florida Panthers Offseason Caterwaul -
Today marks the final day of play at the World Junior Summer Showcase in Windsor, Ontario. Expect 2026 Florida Panthers sixth-rounder Vilho Vanhatalo to be in the lineup when Finland (1-3) takes on nemesis Sweden at noon. The 18-year-old Vanhatalo has played in all four games and has put up a goal and an assist. The event closes with a battle between the United States and Canada at 4 p.m. Did 2025 fourth-rounder Shea Busch do enough in Thursday’s 5-3 win over the Finns to make the lineup again? Canada is carrying 30 players so 12 will get scratched. Hopefully, Busch will get another go at it. The Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Tommy Novak to a three-year, $13.95 million contract extension. Novak, 29, produced 16 and 42 points while playing in all 82 games in his first full season with the Penguins in 2025-26. Acquired in a trade with Nashville in March 2025, Novak has 159 points (65 goals, 94 assists) in 285 career games. The San Jose Sharks
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Dan’s Daily: Pettersson, Nikishin Trade Updates; Penguins Wrap -
The NHL trade chatter surrounding Elias Pettersson has largely died down, though the Vancouver Canucks effort to move him out […] The post Dan’s Daily: Pettersson, Nikishin Trade Updates; Penguins Wrap appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.
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Summer Series: The Pittsburgh Penguins Unlikely Heroes -
The game of hockey, like all sports, is filled with heroes. Most of the time, it is the superstars who have a reputation for coming up clutch. However, we are here to talk about the heroic performances that seem to come from nowhere. An unlikely hero (or heroes) can step up and chip in with …
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PensBurgh Top-25 Under 25: No. 15 Owen Pickering -
After an extended NHL spell during his first professional season, Owen Pickering only saw four NHL contests in 2025-26, dropping his down the rankings and leaving many questions to be answered for the former first round pick as the new season approaches. Catch up on the previous entries for this year: Pensburgh Top 25 Under […]
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Hållander öppnar upp om tuffa året: "Vad fan ska hända nu?"
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En blodpropp stoppade Filip Hållander under förra säsongen. När han senare gjorde comeback upptäcktes något i lungan – och hockeyframtiden blev plötsligt osäker. Nu är 26-åringen tillbaka på isen och berättar om den tuffa tiden. – Där och då kände jag bara: ”Fan, det kanske inte blir någon mer hockey för mig?” säger han till ST. ållander lämnade Timrå för Pittsburgh inför förra säsongen och tog sig hela vägen till NHL. I november kom dock ett betydligt tyngre besked när en blodpropp upptäcktes i benet. Han kunde återvända till spel i februari och hann med några matcher i AHL. Kort därefter försvann han på nytt. För ST berättar Hållander nu vad som hände. – Jag spelade några matcher och fick lite skavanker. Då gjorde vi nya tester i förebyggande syfte. Då var det några värden som inte riktigt stämde och de ville ta det säkra för det osäkra. Så jag åkte tillbaka till Pittsburgh och gjorde lite fler tester och då hittade vi något i lungan, säger Hållander. Vad fynd
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Penguins Fill Out Minor League Coaching Staff -
On Friday, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced their minor league coaching staffs for the 2026-27 season.
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Top-20 Penguins' Prospects 2026, No. 15: Newly Drafted Center Has High Offensive Upside -
Next up at No. 15 on THN's Top-20 Penguins' Prospects list is a cerebral, tactical center who led WHL scoring last season and has even more untapped offensive potential.
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2026-08-09
5 Longest Contracts in Penguins History After Koivunen’s Stunning Deal -
Ville Koivunen has played only 47 NHL games, but his new contract already puts him in remarkable company in Pittsburgh Penguins history. Pittsburgh signed Koivunen to an eight-year, $32 million…
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Sidney Crosby’s Party: A Humorous Video Is Going Viral on Social Media -
Sidney Crosby celebrated his 39th birthday two days ago, on Friday, August 7. The best player of his generation isn’t getting any younger, but despite his age, he remains one of the National Hockey League’s top players year after year. The Pittsburgh Penguins captain clearly still has a few good years left in him, having […] The post Sidney Crosby’s Party: A Humorous Video Is Going Viral on Social Media appeared first on Dose.ca.
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”Yksi huonoimmista” – Ville Koivunen tienaa 32 miljoonaa kahdella maalilla -
Pittsburgh Penguinsin GM Kyle Dubasin Ville Koivuselle sorvaama kahdeksan vuoden ja 32 miljoonan dollarin jatkosopimus on herättänyt kovaa arvostelua Dubasin Toronto-vuosilta. Koivunen on pelannut NHL:ssä vasta 47 ottelua, joissa hän on tehnyt kaksi maalia ja yhteensä 14 tehopistettä. Tästä huolimatta Dubas sitoi nuorukaisen Penguinsiin valtavalla diilillä. TSN:n OverDrive-ohjelmassa sopimus nostatti välittömästi esiin Dubasin tekemät päätökset […]
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Dan’s Daily: Karlsson Snubbed; More Koivunen Fallout; Penguins Trade Debate -
The Pittsburgh Penguins certainly set the market while trying to adhere to new market values. Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas […] The post Dan’s Daily: Karlsson Snubbed; More Koivunen Fallout; Penguins Trade Debate appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.
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AL: Ville Koivunen sai 32 miljoonan jättidiilin – paljastaa nyt suurimmat kehityskohteensa -
NHL:ssä 32 miljoonan dollarin arvoisen jättisopimuksen solminut Ville Koivunen myöntää osanneensa odottaa kritiikkivyöryä Pittsburgh
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Top 15 Most SKILLED Europeans In NHL History -
Who are the most skilled European players in NHL history? From breathtaking stickhandling and elite skating to impossible passes, deadly shooting, hockey IQ, puck protection, and creativity under pressure, Europe has produced some of the most technically gifted players the NHL has ever seen. In this video, we rank the Top 15 Most SKILLED Europeans In NHL History, focusing on pure hockey ability rather than simply counting championships, goals, awards, or career longevity. The ranking considers skating, puck control, passing and vision, shooting ability, hockey intelligence, creativity, and a player's ability to make extraordinary plays even when NHL defenders knew exactly what was coming. The countdown spans several generations of European NHL greatness. You'll see Börje Salming, the Swedish defenseman whose skating, puck movement, and attacking confidence helped challenge old stereotypes about European players; Daniel and Henrik Sedin, whose timing, passing, possession game, and alm
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Evaluating the Pens’ 2026-27 schedule, part 2 -
Following up on the last article about the early part of the season, we now dive into the meat of the 2026-27 year for the Penguins. The stretch from December-February could well determine the outlook of the franchise in the short and longer term depending on how the team performs and what the futures could […]
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Canadiens’ Koivu & Predators’ Floris Getting First Preseason Looks in Liiga’s Pitsiturnaus Tournament & 5 Hlinka Gretzky Cup Prospects Who Fit the Penguins’ 2027 Draft Needs -
Also, Penguins' prospect pool has depth, but still lacks a future star, Carter Sanderson forced his way into World Junior conversation, and more.
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4 Storylines To Watch During Dan Muse's Second Season Behind Bench -
Pittsburgh Penguins' head coach Dan Muse enjoyed a pretty successful season during his first year behind the bench. Can he build on what he and the team accomplished last season?
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Sault's Rossetto dealt to North Bay -
Sault Ste. Marie native Nikolas Rossetto is now serving with the North Bay Battalion. The Brantford Bulldogs traded the right winger in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2027 OHL Priority Selection that originally belonged to the Peterborough Petes. Rossetto was a third-round choice, 53rd overall, by Brantford in 2024 from the Pittsburgh Penguins […]
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Should the Canucks explore a long-term contract with Liam Öhgren like the Penguins did with Ville Koivunen? -
Welcome to a new series here at CanucksArmy, where over the month of August, we’ll ask a new question each day about the Vancouver Canucks. We’re calling it “31 days, 31 questions”. Today, on August 8th, a look into whether the Canucks should explore extending Liam Öhgren long-term after Ville Koivunen’s extension in Pittsburgh. Earlier…
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Penguins Armchair GMs … Would You? -
The free agent pool is sufficiently thinned that value is hard to find, and the Pittsburgh Penguins roster is so […] The post Penguins Armchair GMs … Would You? appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.
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Kyle Dubas Gets Rejected in Toronto -
I don’t know if everyone has heard the news, but the Penguins decided to offer Ville Koivunen a very lucrative contract in the last few days. Basically, the young player, who has two goals and 14 points in 47 NHL games (spanning two seasons), has signed an eight-year contract with the Penguins. He’ll earn $4 […] The post Kyle Dubas Gets Rejected in Toronto appeared first on Dose.ca.
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Jääkiekko | Ville Koivusen poikkeuksellisesta NHL-sopimuksesta nousi kohu Pittsburghissa: ”Osasin ennakoida” -
Ville Koivusen pitkä sopimus yllätti Pittsburgh Penguinsin fanit.
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Penguins Must Manage Sidney Crosby Differently Now That He Is 39 -
Sidney Crosby turned 39 on Aug. 7, and the Pittsburgh Penguins should celebrate the occasion by recognizing something that has become increasingly important. They do not need to ask their…
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Pittsburgh Penguins sign 23-year-old forward Ville Koivunen to an eight-year deal -
The Finnish-born Koivunen, acquired in a March 2024 trade with Carolina, had two goals and five assists in 39 games.
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Penguins forward depth: what to do with all these players? -
After Ville Koivunen’s massive eight-year contract, an already crowded Pittsburgh Penguin forward depth chart is now bursting at the seems. However, Kyle Dubas didn’t paint Koivunen as a lock to make the NHL roster coming out of training camp. “He will still have to earn everything,” Dubas said. “As we have shown over the last […]
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ICYMI - NHL Rumours for Aug. 7: Larkin Trade Return, Philp Retires, Penguins’ Bold Bet -
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Detroit Red Wings & Dylan Larkin, a former Edmonton Oilers & stepping away from hockey, the Pittsburgh Penguins & gambling on a young forward
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Dan’s Daily: More Hughes Rumors; Best Contracts; Penguins Doubt -
The contrast was a bit humorous. As the Pittsburgh Penguins universe is digesting the eight-year contract for Ville Koivunen and […] The post Dan’s Daily: More Hughes Rumors; Best Contracts; Penguins Doubt appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.
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Evaluating the Pens’ 2026-27 schedule, part 1 -
There’s still a while before training camp starts but August is the final month without hockey. Let’s take the chance to set the stage now for the first part of the Penguins’ upcoming season by breaking down what they’ll be facing in the first three calendar months of the season. The activities start even earlier […]
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Penguins Cannot Afford to Break Up Malkin, Novak and Chinakhov & Koivunen Commitment Could Make Justin Brazeau Expendable -
Also, Koivunen contract has a hidden 2028 escape hatch, cool things about Crosby, and more.
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Larkin Trade Return, Philp Retires & Penguins’ Bold Bet -
Plus, the latest news and rumours from Toronto, Vancouver, and around the league...
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Ville Koivusen jättisopimus on suomalaisittain hieno asia – palveleeko se kuitenkaan ketään? -
Penguins-fanien hämmennys ja ärtymys ovat hyvinkin ymmärrettäviä.
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Suomalaiselle lyötiin 32 miljoonan dollarin NHL-sopimus – nyt ihmetellään ääneen -
Ville Koivunen, 23, solmi Pittsburgh Penguinsin kanssa peräti kahdeksan vuoden ja 32 miljoonan dollarin sopimuksen. Ratkaisu on herättänyt runsaasti ihmetystä, sillä Koivusen NHL-näytöt ovat vielä vaatimattomat. Hän pelasi viime kaudella 39 ottelua ja teki niissä kaksi maalia sekä yhteensä seitsemän tehopistettä. Penguinsia lähellä oleva toimittaja Josh Yohe pitää sopimusta vaikeasti ymmärrettävänä, vaikka Koivusen AHL-näytöt ovat […]
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Penguins' massive Ville Koivunen deal reveals past contracts that became disasters -
Penguins' massive Ville Koivunen deal reveals past contracts that became disasters
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Får jättekontrakt – efter 47 matcher -
Pittsburgh Penguins har skrivit ett av säsongens mest överraskande kontrakt. Ville Koivunen, som endast noterat två mål på 47 NHL-framträdanden, får ett åttaårigt avtal värt drygt 304 miljoner kronor. General managern Kyle Dubas förklarar att klubben satsar på finländarens framtidspotential snarare än hans hittillsvarande NHL-meriter
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Top-20 Penguins' Prospects 2026, No. 16: Netminder Entering Huge 'Prove-It' Season -
Next up on THN's Top-20 Penguins' Prospects list is a goaltender who, while still believed to be a valuable part of the team's future, is entering a pivotal season for his career.
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Pucks N'at Podcast: What Will The Penguins' Lineup Look Like With Their Current Roster? -
In this clip from Pucks N'at Podcast, THN - Pittsburgh Penguins editors Kelsey Surmacz and Hunter Hodies discuss what the team's lineup could look like in 2026-27, should they go into the season with the roster as-is.
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